“The timing of this fight is perfect,” he said. “I’ve kept myself in great shape and I’ve stayed in the gym. I’ve improved a lot since my last fight, I’m healthy and looking to stay active.”

The former Ultimate Fighter runner-up was forced to miss several months of action due to injuries. The Super Bowl weekend card currently features a pair of title fights between Dominick Cruz and Renan Barao in the bantamweight division, and Jose Aldo and Ricardo Lamas at featherweight.